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A20 VBP

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,847 mi
Last recorded174,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2010 174,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2008 168,971 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner edges of rear tyres worn

Fail 17 Dec 2008 168,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner edges of rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 162,897 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 162,872 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2006 156,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 150,661 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A20 VBP is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VBP registered?

A20 VBP is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is A20 VBP safe to buy?

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